Calgary Weather forecast – Strong Wind & Snowfall in 24 Hours
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring. An intense low pressure system forming near Grande Prairie this morning, will begin to track quickly Calgary to lie in southwest Calgary by 6 pm this evening. In the wake of the system very strong northerly winds 70 gusting 100 km/h or more will develop and will follow the low on its journey southwestward. Heavy Snowfall may we occur in 24 hours. Contact snow removal Calgary professionals for handling any type of situations.
Recommended actionsBe prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions due to high winds.
How Much Snow Normally Accumulates in CalgaryFor about 86 days, or one-quarter of the year, Calgary has at least a centimetre of snow on the ground. In mid-winter the snowpack averages around three cm deep.Average total days per month and year in Calgary with snow depth of at least 1, 5, 10 or 20 cm on the ground
How Many Snowstorms Calgary GetsMost days of snowfall in Calgary leave less than five centimetres (2 inches) of fresh snow on the ground. For seven days a year on average, the amount of new snow totals at least five cm.Big snowstorms of over ten cm a day normally occur once or twice a year. But major blizzards that dump 25 cm or more in one day are rare events that happen about once a decade. Storms this severe are most likely to appear in May.Number of days per month and year on average in Calgary with a total snowfall of at least 5, 10 or 20 centimetres
When Calgary Has Its First & Last SnowfallsThe first snowfall of autumn for Calgary usually arrives in September or October. The season's last snowfall typically happens in April or May. But in some years there is no start or stop to the snow season as it can snow any month of the year in Calgary.
How Often it Snows in CalgaryThis first table lists monthly and yearly totals for amount of snow and how many days it snows at least 0.2 centimetres (0.08 inches).Average total snowfall and days with fresh snow in Calgary